Welcome to Wizard Workshop
A creative studio for exploring new ways to build games with curiosity, creativity, and a bit of magic.
Wizard Workshop is part playground, part lab, part launchpad. It’s a space for experimenting with tools, ideas, and systems that empower creative expression and open up new possibilities for how games are made.
At the heart of it is a simple belief:
Games are modern magic.
They’re rituals of attention.
They create meaning through play.
They invite connection.
They help us understand the systems shaping our world and ourselves.
I’m Jonas Wills. I’ve spent over 15 years designing games for millions of players, building systems, launching products, and growing teams. But this chapter is something different. I’m starting from scratch, building in the open, and shaping a studio that reflects what I care about most.
This blog is where I share that process. It’s part spellbook, part studio journal, and part grounding ritual. It helps me stay accountable and connected as I figure out what Wizard Workshop is becoming.
If you’re curious about where games, tools, and creativity are going, or just want to follow along, you’re in the right place.
🧙♂️ Support Tiers
Free — Access to all public newsletters and updates
Early Supporter ($10/month) — Full content access and an invite to the private Discord community
Super Supporter ($100/month) — Monthly one-on-one call with me to talk games, AI, design, creative process, or anything you're working through
These tiers will grow and shift over time. Right now, early support helps cover core studio costs and medical expenses. It’s a huge help, and I appreciate it deeply.
Thanks for being here.
— Jonas